Network based logging services provide system administrators with an important tool for diagnosing a variety of problems. There is no standard way to do logging. We propose a single very simple protocol which will allow interoperable logging for the Internet. This protocol will include features for structuring log entries with fields which have standard definitions. We would like to define a standard API, string based protocol and message format for log entries. We also will address internationalization of logs, how to transmit log entries securely. Another important topic is how a logging protocol should interact with network management.